codeSpark Academy: Kids Coding

Learn to code with The Foos

Teacher Overview

codeSpark Academy is an award-winning app that teaches kids how to code. The game-like interface makes coding fun for kids and they don’t even realize they’re learning. Kids learn to code with lovable characters called The Foos.

Teacher Review

Each world explores a fundamental coding concept where kids use logical thinking and problem solving skills to help The Foos accomplish tasks. The app empowers young thinkers to become makers as kids learn to create their own stories and games.

The word-free design makes it easy for pre-readers to get a head start with coding before learning to read. The carefully designed puzzles allow kids to learn without the help of an adult and build confidence in problem-solving. The open play area allows kids to code their own games and share them with the community of kid coders. Kids can also code interactive stories with custom voice recordings and photos.

The app introduces a range of computer science concepts from sequencing to conditionals. Beyond the puzzles and creative play areas, the app explores additional programming concepts through fun games. Kids learn to use algorithms to automate their pet care center and discover the secrets of a hidden temple with math inequalities. The app is KidSafe Certified and does not contain advertisements or in-game purchases. Subscriptions are available after the free trial period.

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Developer Description

codeSpark Academy with The Foos is the #1 learn to code program for kids 4-10! Our award-winning app has introduced over 20 million kids in 201 countries to the ABCs of computer science.

codeSpark Academy uses a patent pending "no words" interface to teach the basics of computer programming through a variety of interactive learning activities including puzzles, games, step-by-step creative projects, game design and offline printables – all of which can be monitored by parents.

“My 5 year old does not want to stop playing this. He caught on very quickly!”

“My daughters are 6 and 8 and this is their new favorite game. Now they want to be programmers!”

KEY FEATURES:

* Kids learn key programming concepts and use them to code their own projects in the Game Maker.
* Personalized daily activities based on your child’s progress.
* Subscription app with new content every month.
* Word-free. Anyone, anywhere can play.
* Curriculum developed based on collaboration with and research from MIT, Princeton and Carnegie Mellon.
* Perfect for pre-readers, ELL students and kids with reading and focus-related challenges.
* Supports 3 individual child profiles.
* No collection of your child’s private data.
* No advertising or micro-transactions
* No written communication between players or external parties.
* No commitments or hassles. Cancel at any time.

codeSpark Academy is inspired by visual programming languages such as Scratch from MIT, Alice from Carnegie Mellon University and other ‘beginner’ programming languages like Logo, SmallTalk, and Squeak.

Our Game Maker allows kids to put programming concepts to work by designing and coding video games. Creations can then be played and remixed by other coders around the globe.

DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIPTION:

* Download and try free for 7 days. Trial offers the full codeSpark Academy experience for a limited time. Subscription is £7.99/month
* Payment will be charged to iTunes Account once free trial period is over
* Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
* Account will be charged £7.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
* Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
* Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

FOR EDUCATORS:
codeSpark Academy is FREE for teachers, librarians, and verified non-profit educational institutions. codeSpark Academy was voted top choice by teachers and librarians for introducing computer science in elementary schools. Additionally our FREE teacher dashboard allows educators to track student progress and turn on and off parts of the app.

ABOUT CODESPARK:
codeSpark is delivering computer science education to kids in over 200 countries by turning programming into play.